vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
for sense 1 also ven-ˈdȯr
variants or less commonly vender
Synonyms of vendornext
1
: one that vends : seller
2

Examples of vendor in a Sentence

we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor
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Animal Control contracts an outside vendor, PetData, to handle licensing on its behalf. Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026 Attendees had to make a reservation in advance on Eventbrite to the event that also included music, artisan and vegan food vendors. Holly Andres, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026 Families enjoy live performances and local vendors at the 404 Day festival. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026 The festival also offers graffiti art, dance battles, film screenings, panel discussions, workshops and vendors. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vendor

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French vendur, vendour, from vendre "to sell" + -ur, -our -or entry 1 — more at vend

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vendor was in 1594

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Cite this Entry

“Vendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vendor. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

vendor

noun
ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun
variants also vender
: one that sells something

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